Will/would you support your kids riding interests? - Page 3

Rider · 11-18-2009, 11:05 AM

I already have, my son got his first dirt bike at 7.

CrazyKell · 11-18-2009, 11:11 AM

I'd support my children in most endeavours they wanted to pursue. I wouldn't ram it down their throats just because I do it though. And it wouldn't be a "free ride" either. Like others have mentioned, good grades, sensibility, chores, etc. would all come into play.

There are 2 kids that do every track day I've been to this year. One of them has done 28 days this year. Both are on 125's and kill it out there every session. Very cool to see the family support.

askmrjesus · 11-18-2009, 11:15 AM

I'd put my kid on a Pocketbike, or a dirtbike to start with, no problem.

He/she would have to be very mature for a 12 year old, before I'd even consider a Busa. Shit, I know 30 year-olds I wouldn't give a Busa to.

JC

Cutty72 · 11-18-2009, 03:16 PM

My kids will probably have a pocket bike or small quad before they are on a bike w/o training wheels.

defector · 11-18-2009, 04:30 PM

Absolutely. My son started riding pocketbikes a few years ago, and we did our first track day @ Willow Springs together recently. Best day evar.

shmike · 11-18-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by defector

Absolutely. My son started riding pocketbikes a few years ago, and we did our first track day @ Willow Springs together recently. Best day evar.

That is awesome!

Ineffable · 11-18-2009, 09:39 PM

As said before it really depends on the kid. I would like my children to get into bikes but it all depends on them. I know when I was 16 and my dad allowed me to get my first street bike it was probably a very bad decision on his part as I wasn't the most responsible kid and also had a pretty healthy coke habit. If my kid shows that he is able to handle the responsibility of owning and bike and can respect it then I don't see why not. But since I don't have kids this is all speculation and I can see myself not wanting to take that risk because even if you are a fantastic rider there are a lot of idiots on the road and its a matter of when you will go down not if.

azoomm · 11-18-2009, 10:49 PM

Yes.

askmrjesus · 11-18-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Yes.

I love it when you talk dirty.

JC

Ineffable · 11-18-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

I love it when you talk dirty.

JC

Would it have pleased you more if he put an exclamation mark after?

Example:
Yes!

11-18-2009, 11:15 AM	#23
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	I'd put my kid on a Pocketbike, or a dirtbike to start with, no problem. He/she would have to be very mature for a 12 year old, before I'd even consider a Busa. Shit, I know 30 year-olds I wouldn't give a Busa to. JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

11-18-2009, 10:49 PM	#28
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Yes. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

11-18-2009, 11:05 AM	#21
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I already have, my son got his first dirt bike at 7.

11-18-2009, 11:11 AM	#22
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I'd support my children in most endeavours they wanted to pursue. I wouldn't ram it down their throats just because I do it though. And it wouldn't be a "free ride" either. Like others have mentioned, good grades, sensibility, chores, etc. would all come into play. There are 2 kids that do every track day I've been to this year. One of them has done 28 days this year. Both are on 125's and kill it out there every session. Very cool to see the family support.

11-18-2009, 04:30 PM	#25
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	Absolutely. My son started riding pocketbikes a few years ago, and we did our first track day @ Willow Springs together recently. Best day evar.

11-18-2009, 09:39 PM	#27
Ineffable Kneedragger Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boulder CO Moto: 2009 KTM RC8 Posts: 166	As said before it really depends on the kid. I would like my children to get into bikes but it all depends on them. I know when I was 16 and my dad allowed me to get my first street bike it was probably a very bad decision on his part as I wasn't the most responsible kid and also had a pretty healthy coke habit. If my kid shows that he is able to handle the responsibility of owning and bike and can respect it then I don't see why not. But since I don't have kids this is all speculation and I can see myself not wanting to take that risk because even if you are a fantastic rider there are a lot of idiots on the road and its a matter of when you will go down not if.